In 1933 it began as a corollary to the Chicago World's Fair (“television” would be displayed at the 1939 World's Fair along with jet packs and the grandparent of the microwave oven), showcasing the most talented players from the 16 Major League baseball teams. America's Pastime was on display.
Carl Hubbell struck out five of the game's most feared hitters - Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, S...